Hampden, Ohio

Hambden is an unincorporated community in Geauga County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

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A post office called Hampden was established in 1826, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] The community most likely was named after Hampden, Massachusetts.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hampden, Ohio
  2. ^ "Geauga County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  3. ^ Pioneer and General History of Geauga County: With Sketches of Some of the Pioneers and Prominent Men. Historical Society of Geauga County. 1880. p. 367.

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